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Who's the greatest UFC fighter of all time?

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Sarah Smith

Published Jan 21, 2026

Henry Cejudo lists top 5 UFC fighters of all time, explains Khabib Nurmagomedov omission

  1. Jon Jones.
  2. Demetrious Johnson. ...
  3. Anderson Silva. Anderson Silva's dominance of the middleweight division was a sight to behold. ...
  4. Henry Cejudo. Henry Cejudo. ...
  5. Georges St-Pierre. Jan. ...

Who was the best UFC fighter of all time?

Who are the greatest MMA fighters of all time?

  • Anderson Silva (34-11, 1 No Contest) UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship. ...
  • Khabib Nurmagomedov (29-0) UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship. ...
  • Daniel Cormier (22-3, 1 No Contest) ...
  • Stipe Miocic (20-4) ...
  • Fedor Emelianenko (40-6, 1 No Contest) ...
  • Amanda Nunes (21-5) ...
  • Jose Aldo (31-7)

Who is the greatest fighter ever?

The fans' top 5 greatest boxers of all time

  1. Muhammad Ali. The Greatest was not only one of the best heavyweights of all time, he was also one of the most colorful. ...
  2. Sugar Ray Robinson. ...
  3. Rocky Marciano. ...
  4. Joe Louis. ...
  5. Mike Tyson.

Who is the best UFC grappler of all time?

10 Best Grapplers In UFC History

  1. Charles Oliveira. A fighter in the lightweight division, Charles Oliveira is well deserving of the title as one of the best grapplers in UFC history. ...
  2. Mackenzie Dern. ...
  3. Kamaru Usman. ...
  4. Rodolfo Vieira. ...
  5. Islam Makhachev. ...
  6. Rickson Gracie. ...
  7. Fabricio Werdum. ...
  8. Demian Maia.

Who is the best striker in the UFC?

Knockouts require lethal strikes and thus, here are the top 10 greatest UFC strikers of all time, according to MMA Sucka.

  1. Anderson Silva. Finally then, to many, the greatest striker of all time Anderson Silva.
  2. Israel Adesanya. ...
  3. Conor McGregor. ...
  4. Max Holloway. ...
  5. Jose Aldo. ...
  6. Mirko Filipovic. ...
  7. Stephen Thompson. ...
  8. Jon Jones. ...
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Who is the best wrestler in MMA?

Khabib Nurmagomedov

I might have just started our list with the best wrestler MMA has ever seen. Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov is an unprecedented force inside the Octagon. He fought 29 times inside the cage.

Who is the deadliest fighter in the world?

Most Dangerous Man in the World: MMA Fighter and Special Forces Soldier Tim Kennedy.

Is khabib the greatest fighter ever?

The Russian star reigned undefeated during his time in the UFC's lightweight division and has entered some people's mind as the greatest ever fighter in the promotion. He defeated the likes of Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje during his reign before hanging up his gloves in 2020.

What is the best MMA fight of all time?

The Best UFC Fights Ever

  • Karo Parisyan vs. Nick Diaz.
  • Georges St. Pierre vs. ...
  • Pat Barry vs. Cheick Kongo. ...
  • Matt Hughes vs. BJ Penn. ...
  • Royce Gracie vs. Kimo Leopoldo. ...
  • Randy Couture vs. Gabriel Gonzaga. UFC 74 (2007) ...
  • Jon Jones vs. Shogun Rua. UFC 128 (2011) ...
  • Frank Shamrock vs. Tito Ortiz. UFC 22 (1999) ...

Who is the 155 lb UFC champion?

1. Dustin Poirier (28-7-0; 155 lb / 70 kg) 1. Justin Gaethje (24-3-0; 155 lb / 70 kg)

Who was Khabibs hardest fight?

Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed that the toughest fight of his UFC career was against Gleison Tibau. Speaking to Ilya Trifanov on Match TV, Nurmagomedov said that the fight against Tibau not only tested his physical competency, but also his mental aptitude. "I didn't have easy fights.

Is Conor McGregor the greatest?

His 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo remains the fastest finish in UFC title fight history, and only two of his 22 professional wins have gone the distance. McGregor's precise, accurate, well-timed striking, combined with his composure and finish rate, makes him one of the greatest fighters in UFC history.

Who is better Nate or Nick Diaz?

Fight Verdict

While Nick Diaz has size and power over his younger brother, Nate seemingly has a more well-rounded striking approach and the ability to sling punches with on-point accuracy.

Has Khabib ever lost fight?

Khabib Nurmagomedov officially retired from MMA for good in October 2020 having never tasted defeat after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. In 29 professional bouts, the Russian never even so much as suffered a scratch let alone tasted a loss – but his amateur career was not as unblemished.

Who is the goat of UFC?

Conor McGregor is named as GOAT of the featherweight division despite never successfully defending his title. The 'Notorious' would eventually move up to lightweight and win that title while also having two fights at welterweight.

Who is the hardest hitter in the UFC?

On more than one occasion, UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has displayed his formidable punching power. In 2019, the Cameroonian paid a visit to UFC Performance Institute where he created the world record for the hardest punch ever measured at 129,161 units.

Who is the best retired UFC fighter?

  • Igor Vovchanchyn. 3 of 10. Record: 54-10-1. ...
  • Frank Shamrock. 4 of 10. Record: 23-10-1. ...
  • Randy Couture. 5 of 10. Record: 19-11. ...
  • Royce Gracie. 6 of 10. Record: 14-2-3. ...
  • Pat Miletich. 7 of 10. Record: 29-7-2. ...
  • Chuck Liddell. 8 of 10. Record: 21-8. Age: 41. ...
  • Rickson Gracie. 9 of 10. Record: 11-0. Age: 52. ...
  • Bas Rutten. 10 of 10. Record: 28-4-1. Age: 46.

Who is the greatest striker in MMA history?

Top 10 Greatest MMA Strikers of All Time

  • Alistair “The Demolition Man” Overeem. ...
  • Edson “Junior” Barboza. ...
  • Jon “Bones” Jones. ...
  • Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. ...
  • Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic. ...
  • Jose Aldo “Junior” ...
  • Max “Blessed” Holloway. ...
  • “The Notorious” Conor McGregor.

Was Anderson Silva a boxer?

Silva will enter the boxing ring for the third time since parting ways with the UFC in late 2020. In 2021, the 46-year-old Silva defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and most recently he knocked out Tito Ortiz in less than two minutes last September.

Who is the best kickboxer in UFC?

#1 Israel Adesanya (UFC Record: 9-1)

Undoubtedly the most talented kickboxer in the UFC right now, Israel Adesanya has always been primed for success. 'The Last Stylebender' amassed a 75-5 professional kickboxing record, making a mark in the King of the Ring and Glory Kickboxing competitions.

Who currently holds UFC belts?

The standings are as follows: Heavyweight Champion: Francis Ngannou (16-3) Light-heavyweight Champion: Glover Teixeira (33-7) Middleweight Champion: Israel Adesanya (21-1)